بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الرَّحْمَـٰنِ
الرَّحِيمِ
الْمَلِكِ
الْقُدُّوسِ
السَّلَامِ
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الْعَزِيزِ
الْجَبَّارُ
الْمُتَكَبِّرُ
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Tawbah
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Tawbah (repentance) is the Islamic concept of turning back to Allah with sincere regret for sins committed and firm resolve to abandon them. It represents one of the most beloved acts to Allah, as the Quran declares: "Indeed, Allah loves those who are constantly repentant and loves those who purify themselves" (2:222). True tawbah requires fulfilling three essential conditions: ceasing the sin immediately, feeling deep remorse (nadam) for having committed it, and resolving never to return to it. If the sin involves rights of others (huquq al-ibad), a fourth condition applies: restitution or seeking forgiveness from those wronged. The Quran promises divine acceptance: "Say, 'O My servants who have transgressed against themselves, do not despair of the mercy of Allah. Indeed, Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the Merciful'" (39:53). The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) exemplified repentance, seeking forgiveness over seventy times daily despite being sinless. He taught that "the one who repents from sin is like one who has no sin" (Ibn Majah). Tawbah is not merely verbal but transformative-leading to changed behavior, increased worship, and spiritual growth. Islam balances fear of divine justice with hope in divine mercy, encouraging believers to never despair while maintaining sincere effort. The door of repentance remains open until death approaches or the sun rises from the West.
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